25 Jun 2024 | 11:08 AM UTC
South Africa: Opposition supporters to protest near Kenyan High Commission in Pretoria, June 25
Protest planned near Kenyan High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, June 25, in relation to ongoing opposition movement in Kenya.
Kenyan political opposition supporters will protest near the Kenyan High Commission in Pretoria (Tshwane) on June 26. The protest is related to the ongoing demonstrations in Kenya against the government's new finance bill. Sources suggest attendees are expected to gather from 14:00-16:00 and wear black, red, and green.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the High Commission. The protest could disrupt ground travel and impact public transport. Counter-protests, while unlikely, remain possible. Minor clashes between protesters and police, as well as counter-protesters, cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the protest area as a precaution. Refrain from discussing sensitive topics in public spaces, especially with unfamiliar persons, and from wearing colors associated with the protest. Prepare for localized transport disruptions. Reconfirm administrative appointments. Heed instructions from authorities.
The protests follow the passing of the controversial Finance Bill 2024 by the Kenyan National Assembly on June 20. Protesters, mostly youth, under the "Occupy Parliament" slogan, are leading the movement, which began on June 18 and escalated on June 20. Clashes in Kenya have resulted in at least one protester killed and more than 200 injured; human rights advocates claim that Kenya police arrested over 100 protesters. Other protests by the Kenyan diaspora are likely worldwide.
